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EBN's top stories in 2012

10. Legal considerations when implementing on-site clinics

The issues in implementing an on-site clinic may seem obvious: Finding a service provider; installing an appropriate facility; and addressing employee access during work hours. However, there are less obvious but equally important compliance concerns that arise when an on-site clinic is implemented.

9. Seattle paid leave rule could have nationwide implications

Employers with more than four full-time equivalent employees who have workers in Seattle needed to comply with the citys new Paid Sick and Safe Time ordinance. The new rules apply not only to Seattle-based workers, but also employees who perform even occasional work there.

8. Blues plan gets nailed for HIPAA security breach. No one is outraged because ?

This story never made national news, but it was a big deal for HR/benefits professionals. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee agreed to pay the agency $1.5 million to settle a potential HIPAA violation  the first resulting from a breach under the HITECH Acts breach notification rule.

7. Small firms fear possible stop-loss limit on self-insurance

Before the Supreme Court decided on PPACA, The Obama administration investigated the possibility of imposing limits on stop-loss coverage that could severely undermine the ability of small and midsize businesses to offer self-insured plans.

2012 has been a dramatic year for benefits and HR professionalsmost notably the Supreme Court ruling on PPACA and a highly contentious election cycle. EBN reviews the 10 most popular news stories of the year in a special slide show. Which story means the most to your business and benefit strategy as we approach 2013? Share your thoughts on our Linkedin discussion. [Images: Shutterstock]